In collaboration with patients and families, thecasual pulmonary rehab therapistis responsible for providing safe and effective delivery of patient care within scope of practice. This includes examination, evaluation, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and establishing outcomes, performing pulmonary function tests.

The pulmonary rehab therapist partners with the patient and family while performing the Evaluation/Re-evaluation

• Gathers pertinent data
• Performs examination
• Determines treatment diagnosis

Develops an individualized plan of care through collaboration with the patient and family

• Analyzes data to identify needs and potential risks
• Determines prognosis for recovery
• Establishes individualized goals with patient and/or caregiver
• Individualizes plan of care considering developmental level and cultural differences
• Implements and modifies plan of care based on reassessment and patient response
• Coordinates care and communicates effectively with interdisciplinary team for all aspects of patient care
• Establishes appropriate discharge plan

Partners with patients and families to provide skilled intervention

• Implements plan of care
• Alters treatment/plan of care to reflect change in patient status and response to treatment
• Assesses patient and/or caregiver learning needs and provides appropriate education

Documentation/Billing

• Uses acceptable medical terminology
• Follows professional practice standards
• Completes documentation in a timely manner per department standards
• Complies with department billing standards

Professional Expectations

• Prioritizes tasks and patient care for effective time management
• Productivity
  • Meets or exceeds departmental standards for productivity
• Quality Improvement
  • Identifies opportunities for process /quality improvement
  • Participates in and supports entity/system initiatives

Performs Pulmonary Function Testing

Required

Education

• Exercise related field only - Bachelors Degree in Exercise Science or Physiology

License/Certification/Registration

• Certified Respiratory Therapist with a license through the Board of Medical Practice in Minnesota
• No licensure required for an exercise related field (i.e. Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology) see above Education requirement
• BLS Certification through American Heart Association or American Red Cross

Preferred

Education

• Bachelors degree

Experience

• 1+ years in Respiratory Therapy

License/Certification/Registration

• Registered Respiratory Therapist with a license through the Board of Medical Practice in Minnesota

Additional Requirements (must be obtained or completed within a period of time) :

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support within 6 months of hire